Interview with a schizophrenic

Episode 57 - D from Tennessee

We welcome D from Tennessee, in this episode. We discuss the nature of hallucinations, and how they react to the local environment. We remind the listeners that these conditions are made more difficult with powerful medication, that still only partially works. Music: Shady Neighbourhood - Ludvig Moulin #schizophrenia #truth #love ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 56 - Sumit from India

Today we welcome Sumit from !ndia. Sumit has been experiencing psychosis & depression during his adult life. He feels it is linked with the stresses of his corporate career. He displays a reflective, philosophical outlook, and it was my privilege to hear his story. #schizophrenia #corporate #medication Music : Calm Binaural Meditation - Swedish Sound Therapy * 00:00:30 - 00:00:48: Introduction by Duncan, introduction of guest Sumit * 00:00:49 - 00:00:57: Sumit shares his location and brief introduction * 00:00:58 - 00:01:24: Duncan discusses his travel experience in India * 00:01:28 - 00:01:59: Sumit and Duncan talk about travel routes and experiences * 00:02:10 - 00:02:26: Discussion about Kashmir's current situation * 00:03:21 - 00:19:05: Sumit shares his mental health journey and experience with schizophrenia * 00:19:06 - 00:23:38: Duncan reflects on the challenges of paranoia and psychosis * 00:23:39 - 00:25:59: Sumit talks about the influence of internet information on his delusions * 00:26:03 - 00:29:22: Comparison between mental health support in India and the UK; importance of family support * 00:29:23 - 00:31:47: Sumit discusses his career, corporate stress, and future plans * 00:31:47 - 00:33:10: Conclusion and plans for future discussions * 00:33:11 - 00:34:19: Discussion about podcast format and distribution * 00:34:34 - 00:37:10: Closing theme music ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Kendra - A discussion about sex & porn addiction

Today we welcome Kendra, a therapist dealing with relationship issues due to Sex & Porn addiction. I feel this is increasingly relevant today, given its impact on the mental health of the global community. Kendra is based in North Carolina. #Sex #Porn #Addiction thehealinghearttherapycenter.com [http://thehealinghearttherapycenter.com/] Music: Prime Time - Martin Klem 00:00:32: Introduction to the episode 00:00:35: Welcoming Kendra 00:00:38: Introducing Kendra's specialization 00:00:44: Clarifying the episode's focus 00:00:55: Discussion on sex and porn addiction's relevance 00:01:07: Kendra and Duncan exchange greetings 00:01:16: Weather conversation 00:03:04: Moving to Scotland and its weather 00:03:05: Kendra explains her profession and reason for contact 00:04:56: Effects of sex and porn addiction on mental health 00:05:40: Young generations and social skills 00:07:19: Impact of the pandemic on younger generations 00:10:05: Continuing challenges post-pandemic 00:10:56: Society’s pressure to remain youthful 00:12:08: Embracing individuality in modern society 00:14:13: Link between sex and porn addiction and mental health 00:15:06: Factors contributing to unhealthy sexual behaviors 00:17:45: Understanding normal sexuality over a lifespan 00:19:46: Societal judgments on sexuality 00:20:16: Schizophrenia’s impact on relationships 00:21:01: Kendra discusses her daughter’s mental health diagnoses 00:22:27: Supporting and advocating for individuals with mental health struggles 00:22:41: The unique gifts of those with mental health challenges 00:23:11: The experience of being a service user 00:23:38: Connecting with people with mental health conditions 00:24:04: The need for love and understanding for disabled individuals 00:24:48: The impact of societal norms on mental health 00:25:16: Self-acceptance and self-love 00:26:12: The influence of pornography on society 00:28:40: The fantasy world of pornography 00:29:56: Developing healthy coping skills 00:30:52: The taboos around sex and pornography 00:34:17: The isolation and disconnection tied to sex addiction 00:35:02: Recreational sex and its consequences 00:37:16: The effect of recreational sex on intimate relationships 00:38:14: Conclusion and invitation to return to the podcast ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 55 - Sarah from Arizona

We welcome 30-something Sarah from Arizona today. She has a schizoaffective - bipolar type diagnosis. We discuss her mental health journey with a particular focus on the importance of prioritising sanity and the dangers of medication. #schizoaffective #sanity #medication Music: 6th Third Eye Chakra Kundalini Breathing - 369 ***************************************** ** Duncan's links: ** Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX9UeI ** Homepage: https://iwasme.co.uk ** Youtube : https://bit.ly/460OkUl ** Patreon: https://bit.ly/3zCVPVf ***************************************** 00:00:27: Introduction to the episode 00:00:38: Introducing Sarah, the guest 00:00:58: Discussing the weather in Arizona and Scotland 00:01:44: Starting the interview with Sarah 00:02:04: Sarah's earliest symptoms and childhood experiences 00:03:27: Symptoms subside during adolescence 00:05:03: Psychotic break and delusions in adulthood 00:06:17: Researching symptoms and delusions 00:07:11: Pursuing a career in tarot reading 00:10:41: Realising psychosis and medication discussion 00:14:19: Struggles with balancing spirituality and sanity 00:17:18: Managing mental health with medication 00:19:05: Personal beliefs and thought processes 00:20:18: Introduction and initial discussion 00:20:47: Struggles with delusions and intrusive thoughts 00:21:20: The role of antipsychotics and accountability 00:21:56: Side effects of antipsychotic medication 00:22:22: Experience with Metformin 00:23:54: Weight gain and its impact 00:25:03: Considering new medication 00:26:35: Challenges with weight loss on antipsychotics 00:27:07: Long-term acceptance and common struggles 00:27:41: Conclusion and plans to catch up 00:27:56: Binaural beats for soothing the mind 00:28:19: Final thoughts and goodbyes ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Season 3, Books & Binaural Beats

Welcome to another solo episode. Duncan talks about Season 3, his books and his new therapy of pure high frequency binaural beats. Wisdom of a schizophrenic: https://bit.ly/4cCwOYR Way of a schizophrenic: https://bit.ly/3S4Nnoa Weight gain of a schizophrenic: https://bit.ly/3xS1Vkh Show notes Vol 1: https://bit.ly/3WljYsq Show notes Vol 2: https://bit.ly/4dib1WH Patreon: https://bit.ly/3zCVPVf Binaural Beats: https://bit.ly/3zDLLeX #schizophrenia #awareness #activism Music: Blue Asparagus - TAGE 00:00:30: Introduction to the episode 00:00:43: Season three overview 00:01:30: Format of season three and its focus 00:03:20: Previous guest: Ben Benjamin 00:04:28: Personal beliefs and perspectives on life 00:05:17: Preference for calm and honest conversations 00:05:31: Discussion of published books 00:07:01: First book: Wisdom of Schizophrenic 00:07:25: Second book: Way of a Schizophrenic 00:08:02: Third book: Weight Gain of a Schizophrenic 00:09:24: Impact of medication and daily life 00:11:01: Importance of understanding schizophrenia 00:12:58: Upcoming book: War of the Schizophrenic 00:13:52: Additional published works 00:15:12: Use of binaural beats for mental health 00:16:46: Medication for diabetes 00:17:26: Future guest interviews and feedback 00:18:28: Use of AI tool for transcripts 00:19:00: Closing remarks and future plans ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.